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As many of you know, over the past few years, we have increased the number of virtual events that we are offering to readers. We have a rather huge invite list that has become unwieldy to write via regular email. Thus, we now have an Events Newsletter, which we will send around the first of the month. While we mention our events in this newsletter, if you want to plan a couple of months ahead, sign up here for our new Events Newsletter. It will come from [email protected], so be sure to drop that address in your address book.
Celebrating a Book Launch in Style
I had so much fun last night at Kristin Hannah’s event celebrating Tuesday’s release of her new historical novel, THE WOMEN, an upcoming Bookreporter.com Bets On pick that documents in stunning detail the largely unknown contributions of women in the Vietnam War. Joining me at Symphony Space in New York City were Tom and Lisa from our team, along with my friends Annmarie and Beverley.
The discussion was moderated by Elisabeth Egan, a writer and editor at the New York Times Book Review and the author of A WINDOW OPENS. Excerpts from the book were read by Miriam Silverman, who you may recognize from “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” and “Fleishman Is in Trouble.” I read this book months ago, and hearing Miriam brought back details that I had forgotten. It also reminded me how Kristin’s prose sets both the tone and the emotion that her characters are experiencing. After the discussion, some very excited (and a few visibly nervous) audience members asked Kristin questions about THE WOMEN and her writing process.
Kristin is always so engaging, and I loved seeing her interact with her passionate readers and genuinely show how appreciative she is of their support. There is so much enthusiasm for this book, and it showed in a BIG way last night! Above you can see Kristin in conversation with Elisabeth, as well as me with Kristin right before the event started. (I am laughing as I had this crazy asymmetrical vest that was layered over my jacket, and it was half-on and half-off.) She walked into the lobby to say hi to me, and people who were waiting there said, “There she is,” in hushed tones as cameras went off. I loved this as her author rock star moment! The last photo above shows Kristin leaning into a question from the audience. I share this one as I loved how even her body language showed the respect she has for her readers. As the event wrapped up, the audience moved to the edge of the stage and Kristin happily chatted with them before she was whisked backstage.
We are excited to share our rave review of THE WOMEN this week from Eileen Zimmerman Nicol, who has this to say: “Grab your tissues. THE WOMEN moved me to tears on several occasions. Although I was young, I remember the times that Kristin Hannah describes, and the way she weaves history, politics and cultural changes into Frankie’s life skillfully evokes the tumult of that period. Frankie and her friends and lovers are well-drawn characters, and the novel’s pace will keep you reading.”
Don’t miss my Bets On commentary in next week’s newsletter, including something I noted when I thought about the book later.
And now...your chance to see Kristin virtually.
Back in October, we did our first-ever LIVE “Bookreporter Talks To” interview. Our guest was William Kent Krueger, and we talked about his latest novel, THE RIVER WE REMEMBER.
We were so thrilled with the turnout and the feedback we received that we’ll be doing another live interview, this time with Kristin. She will be answering questions from those who won a copy of THE WOMEN in a contest we ran last November. We plan to have some of these contest winners ask their question on camera, and I’ll be asking questions on behalf of those who are camera-shy.
The event will take place on Wednesday, March 6th at 7pm ET. If you would like to attend, you can sign up by clicking here. We are looking forward to what promises to be another fun and informative evening!
Word of Mouth Reminder
THE WOMEN is one of the prizes in our Word of Mouth contest; the other is THE YEAR OF THE LOCUST by Terry Hayes, which we plan to review next week. Submit your comments about the books you’ve read, and you’ll have a chance to win both these titles. Please do so by Friday, February 16th at noon ET.
Hank Phillippi Ryan’s new psychological thriller, ONE WRONG WORD, is now in stores and will be a Bets On selection. The book, which is our current New Release Spotlight title, explores the insidious nature of gossip, scandal and lies --- and how careers, friendships and even marriages can be shattered forever.
According to our reviewer Pamela Kramer, “Hank Phillippi Ryan is a master at throwing curve balls that completely change our field of vision. We thought she was leading us in one direction, but as it turns out, she was providing clues that take us not only on a different path but to a different state entirely.... The final twist is truly unexpected, and we ultimately are appreciative of the engrossing tale and the nail-biting ending.” Find out why I’m betting you’ll love this book just as much as Pamela did in next week’s newsletter.
I was happy to catch Hank on “Tamron Hall” on Tuesday. Along with talking about ONE WRONG WORD, she reflected on the start of her career and becoming a novelist in her late 50s. Click here to watch the segment. We will be touching on these and many more topics when I talk to Hank next Friday for a “Bookreporter Talks To” interview. We plan to share the video and podcast of our conversation in the February 23rd newsletter.
Winter Reading Update
We are giving away five copies of ONE WRONG WORD in a Winter Reading contest that will be going up on Tuesday, February 13th at noon ET. Normally these are 24-hour giveaways, but as a special Valentine’s Day treat, we are extending the deadline to Wednesday, February 14th at 11:59pm ET. That gives you 12 extra hours to submit your entries!
Other books we’re reviewing this week include:
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A LOVE SONG FOR RICKI WILDE: In this enchanting love story from Tia Williams, the New York Times bestselling author of SEVEN DAYS IN JUNE (a 2021 Reese's Book Club pick), a free-spirited florist and an enigmatic musician are irreversibly linked through the history, art and magic of Harlem.
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THE TEACHER: Freida McFadden’s latest novel is a darkly funny and unsettling back-to-school thriller about a hot potato student, a wife who wants more, twisting secrets and long-awaited revenge. Fun fact: Freida writes under a pseudonym. Until the end of 2023 when she left her practice, she was a doctor who moonlighted as a writer. Ah, what her patients did not know about her!
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THE PRICE YOU PAY: Peter Ash must follow his closest friend, Lewis, into the criminal underworld when secrets from the past threaten everything they hold dear in Nick Petrie’s eighth thriller featuring the Iraq war veteran.
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FOURTEEN DAYS: Set in a Lower East Side tenement in the early days of the COVID-19 lockdowns, this collaborative novel from the Authors Guild has an unusual twist. Each character in this diverse, eccentric cast of New York neighbors has been secretly written by a different, major literary voice --- from Margaret Atwood and Douglas Preston (the book’s general editors) to Tommy Orange and John Grisham.
This Month’s New in Paperback Feature
Our New in Paperback roundups for February are now up. We’re featuring paperback fiction reprints from such bestselling authors as David Baldacci (SIMPLY LIES), Harlan Coben (I WILL FIND YOU), Don Winslow (CITY OF DREAMS), Daniel Silva (THE COLLECTOR), Karin Slaughter (AFTER THAT NIGHT), Jojo Moyes (SOMEONE ELSE’S SHOES), and Elin Hilderbrand (THE FIVE-STAR WEEKEND); nonfiction titles, including THE EXCEPTIONS: Nancy Hopkins, MIT, and the Fight for Women in Science by Kate Zernike and THE CRITIC’S DAUGHTER: A Memoir by Priscilla Gilman; and paperback originals like THE PHOENIX CROWN by Kate Quinn and Janie Chang and SMOKE KINGS by Jahmal Mayfield (click here to read an interview with the author).
Revisiting FOUR “Bookreporter Talks To” Interviews
Out in paperback this week are ALL THAT IS MINE I CARRY WITH ME by William Landay, EXILES by Jane Harper, THE HOUSE OF EVE by Sadeqa Johnson, and THE HOUSE OF LINCOLN by Nancy Horan --- all of which are Bets On picks. I talked to William, Jane, Sadeqa and Nancy when their books came out in hardcover, so if you’d like to check out these interviews, you can watch the videos or listen to the podcasts using these links:
Remember to Vote in Our Poll
With the Oscars just a month away, our current poll asks which of the movies based on books that have been nominated for an Academy Award (in any category) you have seen or are planning to see. Be sure to let us know here by Friday, February 16th at noon ET.
This is your last Weekly Update newsletter reminder to sign up for this month’s “Bookaccino Live” book preview event, which will take place on Wednesday, February 14th at 2pm ET. The focus will be on titles releasing between February 13th and March 5th, in addition to a few from April, that we would like to tell you about. Click here to register. Those attending the live event will be asked to answer a survey about the books from the presentation that they are most interested in reading and will be eligible to win a prize.
News & Pop Culture
Reader Mail:
Elizabeth wrote, “I won DIVA by Daisy Goodwin and FAMILY FAMILY by Laurie Frankel in a Word of Mouth contest. Oh wow, thank you! I appreciate all you do.”
Another Word of Mouth winner, Nora, wrote, “I was so pleased and excited to receive two books in the mail recently! One was ABSOLUTION by Alice McDermott. I have not read anything about the Vietnam War, so I am very interested to find out more. The other is LET US DESCEND by Jesmyn Ward. I have not read any of her books, but just peeking in makes me want to sit and read all day. She has a great gift to pull one in and stay.”
Gretchen commiserated about my issues signing on to Amazon Prime Video shows: “I have had the same problem the last two weekends. I agree that it must be overtaxed. I didn't understand why I couldn't get a show that had been advertised as being available. At least now I know that it's not our equipment. I watched the first episode of 'Expats' but did not really like it. Nicole Kidman's acting seemed off to me. I'll go back and watch another episode or two.” I confess that I found a few parts of the third episode to be very disturbing.
Ron wrote, “I love your amaryllis!”
Karen also wrote about the flowers, noting, “You can plant those amaryllis bulbs after they finish blooming --- and it warms up outside! Just peel that wax off and plop them in the ground in a morning sun spot. They get huge in the ground.” I have to try this out!
Betsy wrote this about a February 29th birthday: “A friend in my Women's Group is throwing a coming-of-age birthday party for her husband that day, since it's the 18th February 29th since his birth! Clever, no?” I do agree it's very, very clever.
For Those Enjoying “Feud: Capote vs. The Swans”: You may want to check out this piece on “CBS Sunday Morning” that ran last week about Capote’s Black and White Ball.
“A Gentleman in Moscow” on Paramount+ with Showtime and Paramount+: This highly anticipated series based on the 2016 novel by Amor Towles will premiere on Friday, March 29th. You can see a first-look short trailer here.
“Criminal Record” on Apple TV+: This series looks interesting. I am going to check it out.
These flowers continue to enchant me. I definitely do not need flowers for Valentine’s Day!
Our Editorial Director Tom Donadio’s birthday is Tuesday. If you want to drop him a note to wish him a happy day, his email is [email protected].
Super Bowl weekend is ahead! Aside from the game, let’s see about the halftime show and the commercials.
Read on, and have a great week.
Carol Fitzgerald ([email protected])
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Featured Review: THE WOMEN by Kristin Hannah
An Upcoming Bookreporter.com Bets On Pick
THE WOMEN by Kristin Hannah (Historical Fiction)
Audiobook available, read by Julia Whelan
“Women can be heroes, too.” When 20-year-old nursing student Frances “Frankie” McGrath hears these unexpected words, it is a revelation. Raised on idyllic Coronado Island and sheltered by her conservative parents, she has always prided herself on doing the right thing and being a good girl. But in 1965, the world is changing, and she suddenly imagines a different choice for her life. When her brother ships out to serve in Vietnam, she impulsively joins the Army Nurse Corps and follows his path. As green and inexperienced as the men sent to Vietnam to fight, Frankie is overwhelmed by the chaos and destruction of war, as well as the unexpected trauma of coming home to a changed and politically divided America. Reviewed by Eileen Zimmerman Nicol.
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Click here to read our review.
THE WOMEN will be a Bookreporter.com Bets On pick.
Don't miss Carol's Bets On commentary in next week's newsletter.
Featured Review:
ONE WRONG WORD by Hank Phillippi Ryan
Our Latest New Release Spotlight Title
and an Upcoming Bookreporter.com Bets On Pick
ONE WRONG WORD by Hank Phillippi Ryan (Psychological Thriller)
Audiobook available, read by Gail Shalan
Unfairly accused of having an affair with a powerful client, crisis management expert Arden Ward’s life and dreams are about to crash and burn. Then Arden is given an ultimatum. She has just two weeks to save her career and her reputation. Is Cordelia Bannister the answer to her prayers? Cordelia needs Arden’s help for her husband Ned, a Boston real estate mogul who was recently acquitted in a fatal drunk driving accident. But his reputation is ruined, and the fallout is devastating for his family. Revelations soon begin to emerge about what really happened the night of the accident. And then another car crash throws Ned back into the spotlight. The more Arden tries to untangle the truth, the more she’s haunted by one disturbing question: What if she’s also protecting a killer? Reviewed by Pamela Kramer.
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ONE WRONG WORD will be a Bookreporter.com Bets On pick.
Don't miss Carol's Bets On commentary in next week's newsletter.
Featured Review: A LOVE SONG
FOR RICKI WILDE by Tia Williams
A LOVE SONG FOR RICKI WILDE by Tia Williams (Romance)
Audiobook available, read by Mela Lee and Preston Butler
Ricki Wilde has many talents, but being a Wilde isn’t one of them. As the impulsive, artistic daughter of a powerful Atlanta dynasty, she’s the opposite of her famous socialite sisters. In her bones, Ricki knows that a more exciting life awaits her somewhere. When regal nonagenarian Ms. Della invites her to rent the bottom floor of her Harlem brownstone, Ricki jumps at the chance for a fresh beginning. She leaves behind her family, wealth and chaotic romantic decisions to realize her dream of opening a flower shop. And just beneath the surface of her new neighborhood, the music, stories and dazzling drama of the Harlem Renaissance still simmers. One evening in February, Ricki encounters a handsome, deeply mysterious stranger who knocks her world off balance in the most unexpected way. Reviewed by Rebecca Munro.
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Featured Review: THE TEACHER by Freida McFadden
THE TEACHER by Freida McFadden (Psychological Thriller)
Audiobook available, read by Leslie Howard and Danny Montooth
Eve has a good life. She gets up each day, gets a kiss from her husband Nate, and heads off to teach math at the local high school. All is as it should be. Last year, though, Caseham High was rocked by a scandal involving a student-teacher affair, with one student, Addie, at its center. But Eve knows there is far more to these ugly rumors than meets the eye. Addie can't be trusted. She lies. She hurts people. She destroys lives. At least, that's what everyone says. But nobody knows the real Addie. Nobody knows the secrets that could destroy her. And Addie will do anything to keep it quiet. Reviewed by Rebecca Munro.
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Featured Review: THE PRICE YOU PAY by Nick Petrie
THE PRICE YOU PAY: A Peter Ash Novel by Nick Petrie (Thriller)
Audiobook available, read by Stephen Mendel
Lewis has helped Peter Ash out of more trouble than Peter cares to remember, so he doesn’t hesitate when Lewis asks for a favor in return. Lewis has left his criminal past behind, but he and Peter must drive into a blizzard to help a former associate. They learn that someone has stolen notebooks full of incriminating secrets about Lewis' long-ago crimes, and they realize the situation is much worse than they'd thought. To save Lewis’ wife and two boys, Lewis and Peter must find the notebooks. With Peter's longtime girlfriend, they begin the search --- facing ruthless and violent foes at each turn, including one powerful person who will stop at nothing for revenge. Will Lewis and Peter be able to keep that dark past buried? Or will they need to step into the darkness to save the people they love most? Reviewed by Ray Palen.
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Featured Review: FOURTEEN DAYS
edited by Margaret Atwood and Douglas Preston
FOURTEEN DAYS: A Collaborative Novel edited by Margaret Atwood and Douglas Preston (Fiction)
Audiobook available, read by Shayna Small
One week into the COVID-19 shutdown, tenants of a Lower East Side apartment building in Manhattan have begun to gather on the rooftop and tell stories. With each passing night, more and more neighbors gather, bringing chairs, milk crates and overturned pails. Gradually the tenants --- some of whom have barely spoken to each other --- become real neighbors. In this DECAMERON-like serial novel, general editors Margaret Atwood and Douglas Preston and a star-studded list of contributors create a beautiful ode to the people who couldn’t escape when the pandemic hit. A dazzling, heartwarming and ultimately surprising narrative, FOURTEEN DAYS reveals how beneath the horrible loss and suffering, some communities managed to become stronger. Reviewed by Ray Palen.
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Bookreporter.com's Ninth Annual
Winter Reading Contests and Feature
Our Winter Reading contests have returned for a ninth year! We are hosting a series of 24-hour giveaways spotlighting a book releasing this winter and giving five lucky readers the chance to win it. We also are sending a special newsletter to announce the day's title, which you can sign up for here.
Next week's featured title is ONE WRONG WORD by Hank Phillippi Ryan. The contest will be up on Tuesday, February 13th at noon ET and will run for 36 hours instead of the usual 24 hours. Consider it our Valentine's Day gift to you!
This year's contest titles are:
Click here to read all the contest details
and learn more about our featured titles.
February’s New in Paperback Roundups
February's roundup of New in Paperback fiction titles includes David Baldacci's SIMPLY LIES, a twisting novel of psychological suspense in which two women --- a former detective and a dangerous con artist --- go head-to-head in an electrifying game of cat and mouse; I WILL FIND YOU, a breathtaking thriller from Harlan Coben in which an innocent father serving life for the murder of his own son receives evidence that his child may still be alive; Elin Hilderbrand's THE FIVE-STAR WEEKEND, the surprising and captivating story of food blogger Hollis Shaw, who, on the heels of a personal tragedy, gathers four friends from different stages in her life to spend an unforgettable weekend on Nantucket; and four outstanding books that were 2023 Bookreporter Bets On picks when they released in hardcover: ALL THAT IS MINE I CARRY WITH ME by William Landay, EXILES by Jane Harper, THE HOUSE OF EVE by Sadeqa Johnson, and THE HOUSE OF LINCOLN by Nancy Horan.
Among our nonfiction highlights are THE EXCEPTIONS, Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist Kate Zernike's inspiring account of the 16 female scientists who forced MIT to publicly admit that it had been discriminating against its female faculty for years --- sparking a nationwide reckoning with the pervasive sexism in science; Lynne Olson's EMPRESS OF THE NILE, the remarkable story of the intrepid French archaeologist who led the international effort to save ancient Egyptian temples from the floodwaters of the Aswan Dam; THE CRITIC'S DAUGHTER by Priscilla Gilman, an exquisitely rendered portrait of a unique father-daughter relationship and a moving memoir of family and identity; and Oliver Darkshire's ONCE UPON A TOME, the colorful story of life in one of the world’s oldest bookshops and a love letter to the benign, unruly world of antiquarian bookselling, where to be uncommon or strange is the best possible compliment.
NIGHTWATCHING by Tracy Sierra (Domestic Thriller)
Audiobook available, read by Emily Ellet
Home alone with her young children during a blizzard, a mother tucks her son back into bed in the middle of the night. Suddenly she hears footsteps coming up the stairs and sees the figure of a man appear down the hallway. Terrified, she quietly wakes her children and hustles them into the oldest part of the house, a tiny, secret room concealed behind a wall. There they hide as the man searches for them, trying to tempt the children out with promises and scare the mother into surrender. In the suffocating darkness, the mother struggles to remain calm and to plan. Should she search for a weapon or attempt escape? But then she catches another glimpse of him. And at once she knows her situation is even more dire than she’d feared, because she knows exactly who he is --- and what he wants. Reviewed by Norah Piehl.
THE ANTIQUE HUNTER'S GUIDE TO MURDER by C. L. Miller (Domestic Thriller/Mystery)
Audiobook available, read by Emilia Fox
Freya Lockwood is shocked when she learns that Arthur Crockleford, an antiques dealer and her estranged mentor, has died under mysterious circumstances. She has spent the last 20 years avoiding her quaint English hometown, but when she receives a letter from Arthur asking her to investigate --- sent just days before his death --- Freya has no choice but to return to a life she had sworn to leave behind. Joining forces with her eccentric Aunt Carole, Freya follows clues and her instincts to an old manor house for an advertised antiques enthusiast’s weekend. But it’s clear to Freya that the antiques are all just poor reproductions and her fellow guests are secretive and menacing. What is going on at this estate, and how was Arthur involved? Can Freya and Carole discover the truth before the killer strikes again? Reviewed by Kate Ayers.
WHY WE READ: On Bookworms, Libraries, and Just One More Page Before Lights Out by Shannon Reed (Literary Criticism/Essays)
Audiobook available, read by Paige McKinney
We read to escape, to learn, to find love, to feel seen. We read to encounter new worlds, to discover new recipes, to find connection across difference, or simply to pass a rainy afternoon. No matter the reason, books have the power to keep us safe, to challenge us, and, perhaps most importantly, to make us more fully human. Shannon Reed, a longtime teacher, lifelong reader and New Yorker contributor, gets it. With one simple goal in mind, she makes the case that we should read for pleasure above all else. In WHY WE READ, Reed shares surprising stories from her life as a reader and the poignant ways in which books have impacted her students. Reviewed by Stuart Shiffman.
HARD BY A GREAT FOREST by Leo Vardiashvili (Fiction)
Audiobook available, read by Luke Thompson
Saba is just a child when he flees the fighting in the former Soviet Republic of Georgia with his older brother, Sandro, and father, Irakli, for asylum in England. Two decades later, all three men are struggling to make peace with the past. When Irakli decides to return to Georgia, pulled back by memories of a lost wife and a decaying but still beautiful homeland, Saba and Sandro wait eagerly for news. But within weeks of his arrival, Irakli disappears, and the final message they receive from him causes a mystery to unfold before them: “I left a trail I can’t erase. Do not follow it.” In a journey that will lead him to the very heart of a conflict that has marred generations and fractured his own family, Saba must retrace his father’s footsteps to discover what remains of their homeland and its people. Reviewed by Norah Piehl.
LAST SEEN IN HAVANA: A Havana Mystery by Teresa Dovalpage (Mystery)
Audiobook available, read by Cynthia Farrell
Newly widowed baker Mercedes Spivey flies from Miami to her native Cuba in 2019 to care for her ailing paternal grandmother. Mercedes’ life has been shaped by loss, beginning with the mysterious unsolved disappearance of her mother when Mercedes was a little girl. Returning to Cuba revives Mercedes’ hopes of finding her mother as she attempts to piece together the few scraps of information she has. Thirty-three years earlier, an American college student with endless political optimism falls deliriously in love with a handsome Cuban soldier while on a spontaneous visit to the island. She decides to stay permanently but soon discovers that nothing is as it seems in Havana. The two women’s stories proceed in parallel as Mercedes gets closer to the truth about her mother, uncovering shocking family secrets in the process. Reviewed by Pamela Kramer.
UNFINISHED WOMAN: A Memoir by Robyn Davidson (Memoir)
Audiobook available, read by Kerry Fox
In 1977, while she was in her 20s, Robyn Davidson set off with a dog and four camels to cross 1,700 miles of Australian desert to the sea. A life of almost constant traveling followed --- from the Outback to Sydney's underworld; from ’60s street life to the London literary scene; from migrating with nomads in India and Tibet to marrying an Indian prince. The only territory she avoided was the past. In UNFINISHED WOMAN, she ventures into that unknown, unearthing an ache for a lost but barely remembered mother and an unmet desire to feel at home in her freedom. Adventurous but guarded, fearless yet broken, Davidson asks: How can we live with pain and uncertainty to find beauty in the strangeness of being? Reviewed by Pauline Finch.
Next Week's Notables:
Noteworthy Books Releasing on February 12th and 13th
Below are some notable titles releasing on February 12th and 13th that we would like to make you aware of. We will have more on many of these books in the weeks to come. For a list of additional hardcovers and paperbacks available the week of February 12th, see our “On Sale This Week” newsletter here.
February 12th
CROSSHAIRS: A Michael Bennett Thriller by James Patterson and James O. Born (Psychological Thriller)
New York City detective Michael Bennett faces his most terrifying killer ever. It could be anyone. They could be anywhere.
February 13th
THE BOOK OF LOVE by Kelly Link (Paranormal Urban Fantasy)
In this long-awaited debut novel from bestselling author and Pulitzer Prize finalist Kelly Link, three teenagers become pawns in a supernatural power struggle.
DEATH OF A SPY: A Hamish Macbeth Murder Mystery by M. C. Beaton with R.W. Green (Mystery)
Sergeant Hamish Macbeth faces a string of mysterious robberies that are only the beginning of an international threat to his sleepy Scottish village of Lochdubh.
THE FOX WIFE by Yangsze Choo (Historical Fiction)
Epic in scope and full of singular, unforgettable characters, THE FOX WIFE is a stunning novel about old loves and second chances, the depths of maternal love, and ancient folktales that may very well be true.
THE LANTERN'S DANCE: A Novel of Suspense Featuring Mary Russell and Sherlock Holmes by Laurie R. King (Historical Mystery)
Mary Russell and Sherlock Holmes, hoping for a respite in the French countryside, are instead caught up in a case that turns both bewildering and intensely personal.
LEAVING by Roxana Robinson (Fiction)
Roxana Robinson demonstrates her “trademark gifts as an intelligent, sensitive analyst of family life” (Wendy Smith, Chicago Tribune) in an engrossing exploration of the vows we make to one another, the tensile relationships between parents and their children, and what we owe to others and ourselves.
LONE WOLF: An Orphan X Novel by Gregg Hurwitz (Thriller)
An unlikely, tiny job quickly explodes into Evan Smoak’s biggest mission yet. One that finds him battered between twisted AI technocrat billionaires, a mysterious female assassin who seems a mirror of himself, and personal stakes so gut-wrenching he can scarcely make sense of them.
A MURDER IN HOLLYWOOD: The Untold Story of Tinseltown's Most Shocking Crime by Casey Sherman (True Crime)
New York Times bestselling author Casey Sherman pulls back Tinseltown's velvet curtain to reveal the dark underbelly of celebrity, rife with toxic masculinity and casual violence against women, and tells the story of Lana Turner and her daughter, who finally stood up to the abuse that plagued their family for years.
THE PERFECT PASSION COMPANY by Alexander McCall Smith (Romance/Humor)
From the beloved author of the No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency series comes a fabulous new novel in three parts --- tender tales of love and companionship from Scotland’s most low-key dating agency.
THE PHOENIX CROWN by Kate Quinn and Janie Chang (Historical Fiction)
Bestselling authors Kate Quinn and Janie Chang have penned a thrilling and unforgettable narrative about the intertwined lives of two wronged women, spanning from the chaos of the San Francisco earthquake to the glittering palaces of Versailles.
THE SUMMER BOOK CLUB by Susan Mallery (Fiction)
Inspired by the heroines who risk everything for fulfillment, Laurel, Paris and Cassie begin to take chances --- big chances --- in life and in love. Facing an unwritten chapter can be terrifying. But it also can be exhilarating, if only they can find the courage to change.
Click here to see the latest "On Sale This Week" newsletter.
From left to right: Lyn Liao Butler, Jahmal Mayfield, Iris Yamashita
Upcoming Virtual Book and Author Events
Here are six upcoming virtual book and author events that you may be interested in attending. Click on the links for more info and to register.
Monday, February 12th at 3pm ET: Murder By The Book: Vera Kurian will talk to Mystery & Thriller Maven’s Sara DiVello about her new book, A STEP PAST DARKNESS. In her sophomore thriller, six teenagers witness something tragic in an abandoned mine that comes back to haunt them 20 years later.
Monday, February 12th at 7pm ET: Murder By The Book: Lyn Liao Butler will talk to Mystery & Thriller Maven’s Sara DiVello about her latest novel, WHAT IS MINE, in which the search for a missing boy entwines the lives of two desperate women.
Monday, February 12th at 8pm ET: Murder By The Book: Iris Yamashita will talk to Mystery & Thriller Maven’s Sara DiVello about VILLAGE IN THE DARK, a riveting mystery that marks the return of Anchorage Detective Cara Kennedy. Cara thought she’d lost her husband and son in an accident, but harrowing evidence has emerged that points to murder --- and she will stop at nothing to find the truth.
Wednesday, February 14th at 2pm ET: "Bookaccino Live: A Lively Talk About Books": Carol Fitzgerald will present titles releasing between February 13th and March 5th, along with a few from April, that she would like to get on your radar.
Wednesday, February 14th at 7pm ET: "Friends and Fiction": The "Friends and Fiction" authors --- Mary Kay Andrews, Kristin Harmel, Kristy Woodson Harvey and Patti Callahan Henry --- will talk to Kate Quinn and Janie Chang about their new historical novel, THE PHOENIX CROWN.
Thursday, February 15th at 7pm ET: The Poisoned Pen Bookstore: Jahmal Mayfield will talk about his debut novel, SMOKE KINGS, a feast of noir fiction and probing social commentary that asks us to consider what would happen if reparations were finally charged and exacted.
"Bookreporter Talks To" Videos & Podcasts
“Bookreporter Talks To” is a video and podcast series that delivers a long-form, in-depth author interview every week. For years, Carol has moderated book festivals and author events around the country. But we know that readers often do not live where they can attend an author event. Our goal is to bring these author interviews to readers, wherever they may be. Watch on video, or listen as a podcast. (The podcasts include audio excerpts.)
Here is our latest interview:
Other authors we've interviewed include:
Upcoming interviews include:
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Kristin Hannah (THE WOMEN)
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Hank Phillippi Ryan (ONE WRONG WORD)
Click here for a complete list of our
"Bookreporter Talks To" videos and podcasts.
Our Latest Poll:
This Year’s Oscar-Nominated Films
Based on Books
Which of this year’s Oscar-nominated movies that are based on books have you seen or do you plan to see? Please check all that apply.
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American Fiction (based on ERASURE by Percival Everett)
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The Boy and the Heron (based on HOW DO YOU LIVE? by Genzaburo Yoshino)
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The Color Purple (based on THE COLOR PURPLE by Alice Walker)
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Flamin’ Hot (based on A BOY, A BURRITO, AND A COOKIE by Richard Montanez)
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Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 (based on the Guardians of the Galaxy comic book series)
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Killers of the Flower Moon (based on KILLERS OF THE FLOWER MOON by David Grann)
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Nimona (based on NIMONA by ND Stevenson)
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Nyad (based on FIND A WAY by Diana Nyad)
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Oppenheimer (based on AMERICAN PROMETHEUS by Kai Bird and Martin J. Sherwin)
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Poor Things (based on POOR THINGS by Alasdair Gray)
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Robot Dreams (based on ROBOT DREAMS by Sara Varon)
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Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (based on the Spider-Man comic book series)
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The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar (based on THE WONDERFUL STORY OF HENRY SUGAR by Roald Dahl)
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The Zone of Interest (based on THE ZONE OF INTEREST by Martin Amis)
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None of the above
Click here to vote in the poll by Friday, February 16th at noon ET.
Word of Mouth Contest: Tell Us What
You're Reading --- and You Can Win Two Books!
Tell us about the books you’ve read with your comments and a rating of 1 to 5 stars. During the contest period from February 2nd to February 16th at noon ET, three lucky readers each will be randomly chosen to win a copy of THE WOMEN by Kristin Hannah and THE YEAR OF THE LOCUST by Terry Hayes.
To make sure other readers will be able to find the books you write about, please include the full title and correct author names (your entry must include these to be eligible to win). For rules and guidelines, click here.
- To see reader comments from previous contest periods, click here.
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