For The Records by Jessica Forbes
Read All About It by Sarah McCartan
follows 37-year-old Anna Krestler who has just gotten let go from her job, through a selfabsorbed world of discovery.
July 30
Backstreet Boys—“In a World Like This” Allen Toussaint— “Songbook” Robin Thicke—“Blurred Lines” Joan of Arc— “Testimonium Songs”
“The Time Between” by Karen White
This New York Times bestselling author Karen White delivers a novel of two generations of sisters and deep dark family twists and secrets, set in South Carolina Low country.
“Today is the Last Day of the Rest of Your Life” by Ulli Lust
August 6
The Civil Wars—“The Civil Wars” KT Tunstall—“Invisible Empire/Crescent Moon” Elvis at Stax—“Deluxe Edition (3 CD)”
Even without considering the amazing album releases in June and those that come out after our September 2 cutoff (like the New Neko Case album on September 3), July and August hold a host of new releases in all genres. Here are just a few we picked as noteworthy and worth a listen, even if just out of sheer curiosity.
July 4
Jay-Z—“Magna Carta Holy Grail”
July 9
Thundercat—“Apocalypse” Preservation Hall Jazz Band—“That’s It!” Editors—“Weight of Your Love” The Chicago Blues Box—“The MCM Records Story (Box Set)”
July 16
In this debut graphic memoir, an Austrian Cartoonist looks back in time 25 years and provides an autobiographical recount of her summer of hitchhiking through Europe at age 17.
“Sisterland” by Curtis Sittenfeld
August 13
Washed Out— “Paracosm”
August 20
Crocodiles—“Crimes of Passion” No Age—“An Object” O'Brother—“Disillusion” Porcelain Raft—“Permanent Signal” Superchunk—“I Hate Music” Ty Segall—“Sleeper”
August 27
Black Joe Lewis—“Electric Slave” Dent May—“Warm Blanket” Goodie Mobb—“Age Against the Machine” Franz Ferdinand—“Right Thoughts, Right Words, Right Actions” The Dodos—“Carrier” {in}
Perhaps you plan on packing hardback books in your beach bag for extended periods of time spent stretching out and getting lost in someone’s words, while listening to the waves break. Or maybe you plan on reading on your tablet while traveling, or simply while you are on-the-go. Either way, here is a list of summer titles that are sure to keep your interest, regardless of where you find yourself this summer.
Get Them While They’re Hot— Available Now “Snapper” by Brian Kimberling
Kimberling’s debut novel explores a bird watcher’s indoctrination into the Indiana Backwater and its people, while coming to terms with the twists and turns his own life has taken.
Pet Shop Boys—“Electric” David Lynch—“The Big Dream” Mayer Hawthorne—“Where Does This Door Go” Andy Kaufman—“Andy & His Grandmother” Court Yard Hounds—“Amelita”
“The Other Typist” by Suzanne Rindell
July 23
The International Best Selling Author’s latest novel takes on a wide-range of history, including narratives that span more than 150 years, beginning with the first non-stop aerial flight over the Atlantic in 1919; and explores the peace efforts of democracy through four generations of women.
Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros—“Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros” Gogol Bordello—“Pura Vida Conspiracy” Fuck Buttons—“Slow Focus” Mariah Carey—“Title TBA” Weekend—“Jinx”
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Rose Baker works as a typist for the NYC Police department in the 1920s, documenting confessions of crime. The book is said to explore the changing gender roles of women in the 1920s, as well as views on sexuality.
“TransAtlantic” by Colum McCann
“Note to Self: A Novel” by Alina Simone
This debut novel by Simone takes a witty look at our Internet-connected culture as it
A story following twin sisters born with psychic abilities that bring them back together years later, the novel is said to explore both the obligation we have toward others, and the responsibility we take for ourselves.
The Wait is Almost Over— Coming Soon
“Cities Are Good for You: The Genius of the Metropolis” by Leo Hollis
The book presents Leo Hollis’ account of urbanization and the wonder of cities, answering assumptions by raising more questions while communicating that cities are not only of people, but also for the people. Available July 16
“Love, Dishonor, Marry, Die, Cherish, Perish: A Novel” by David Rakoff
Known for his books and radio essays on NPR’s “This American Life” the late Rakoff who built quite the reputation throughout his lifetime, presents an edgy 100 page novel in verse. Available July 16
“Subversives: The FBI's War on Student Radicals, and Reagan's Rise to Power” by Seth Rosenfeld A look at the FBI’s secret involvement with three iconic figures at Berkeley in the 1960s: Politician Ronald Reagan, radical Mario Savio, and university president Clark Kerr. Available July 23
“I Could Chew on This and Other Poems By Dogs” by Francesco Marciuliano
The poetic canines in this book give the cats in “I Could Pee on This” a run for their money. Available July 30 inweekly.net