Today’s Shelf Awareness Maximum Shelf pick is Yangsze Choo‘s THE FOX WIFE, a stunning novel about old loves and second chances, the depths of maternal love, and ancient folktales that may very well be true. Manchuria, 1908. In the last years of the dying Qing Empire, a courtesan is found frozen in a doorway. Her […]
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Historical Fiction Roundup (11/8/23)
We’re sending ourselves back in time with these delightful novels where a beautiful reimagining of an ancient Chinese myth explores a world of mortals and spirits, and a woman reinvents her life and dodges unexpected danger in post-WWII New York City. THE FOX WIFE BY YANGSZE CHOO Available for download on Edelweiss know more. LibraryReads […]

New Edelweiss E-galleys (10/26/2023)
Hello e-galley readers! Check out some of the exciting e-galleys that were recently added to Edelweiss for your downloading pleasure: DAUGHTER OF CALAMITY by Rosalie M. Lin9781250287380 | 6/18/2024 Jingwen spends her nights as a showgirl at the Paramount, one of the most lavish clubs in Shanghai, competing ruthlessly to charm wealthy patrons. To cap […]

Jack Kelly’s Letter to Librarians
Jack Kelly’s forthcoming novel GOD SAVE BENEDICT ARNOLD is a vivid, fast-paced dive into one of America’s most hated men. Detailing Arnold’s string of military exploits, replete with wartime complexities, on treason, guilt, and guts, Kelly offers a fresh perspective on the reasons for Arnold’s momentous change of heart. We are thrilled to share Jack […]

Yangsze Choo’s Letter to Librarians
Yangsze Choo’s forthcoming novel, THE FOX WIFE, brilliantly explores the dazzling intersection of mortals and spirits, humans and beasts. Full of unforgettable characters, this is a stunning novel about old loves, second chances, and ancient folktales that may very well be true. We’re thrilled to share with you a letter from Yangsze herself about her […]