A husband gone missing during a work trip to Lisbon + a retired mercenary caught in an embezzlement scheme + a body found behind a Jazz Age speakeasy + a town newcomer who is hiding a secret agenda of her own = this week’s thriller Thursday! TWO NIGHTS IN LISBON BY CHRIS PAVONE 2 starred […]
Tag: genre spotlight
Nonfiction Spotlight (6/8/22)
Today’s nonfiction spotlight brings us the story of an NFL coach who returns to his hometown in the face of tragedy to coach the local high school underdogs, and the life of a former New York City burlesque dancer who has already captured the attention of millions online. HOMETOWN VICTORY: A COACH’S STORY OF FOOTBALL, […]
Nonfiction Spotlight (6/1/22)
Today’s nonfiction spotlight brings us the story of a woman’s journey from the competitive ice rink to addiction, prison, and eventually the newsroom, and an essay collection reflecting on relationships, sex, and motherhood. CORRECTIONS IN INK BY KERI BLAKINGER 2 starred reviews! “A gorgeously written, page-turning memoir about addiction, prison, and privilege.”–Kirkus Reviews, starred review “A […]
Genre Friday: Romance (5/27/22)
For today’s Genre Friday spotlight, we’ve got a romance for everyone: a whirlwind fling with a work enemy while stranded in Paris, an unexpected connection after a business partnership at an event hotel, a thief who falls for a woman despite his on-the-run lifestyle, an enemies-to-lovers regency romance prompted by a fake marriage proposal, and an […]
Genre Friday: Horror (5/20/22)
Confronting the terrifying memories of a childhood spent in a cult + a meteor shower that leaves widespread destruction behind + a retelling of Edgar Allen Poe’s THE FALL OF THE HOUSE OF USHER = today’s horror spotlight! JUST LIKE MOTHER BY ANNE HELTZEL “Heltzel’s adult debut is a fast-paced, creepy, and unpredictable adventure that shines […]
Fantasy Spotlight (5/5/22)
Today we bring you a fantasy spotlight of new and upcoming bestsellers, from a world filled with shadow magicians and secret societies who will do anything for power, to Victorian London and Edinburgh, where gifted children must hide their talents from the rest of the world—all while combating the forces that threaten to end them […]
Historical Spotlight (4/13/22)
This historical spotlight features a former WWI ace pilot and his wingwalker wife as they barnstorm across America, a woman and a nation struggling to be reborn from the ashes, and a gripping tale of sisterhood, loyalty, and secrets amid America’s last deadly flu pandemic. WINGWALKERS by Taylor Brown “Vivid writing pops off the page […]
Historical Spotlight (3/8/22)
This historical spotlight features a grim tale of royalty and ruthless determination, a WWII love story, a glossy portrait of Russian artists and nobles in exile, a 20th-century mystery, and a feminist take on the witch hunts. THE TSARINA’S DAUGHTER by Ellen Alpsten “Alpsten impresses with the second volume of her trilogy (following TSARINA)…While readers […]
Historical Spotlight (2/22/22)
This historical spotlight features a fast-paced reimagining of what happened during Agatha Christie’s 11-day disappearance, from an affair to murder + a deep dive into the history of real-life heiresses and what it meant for women of the time to be surrounded by fortune, gossip, and scandal. THE CHRISTIE AFFAIR BY NINA DE GRAMONT 2 […]
Booklist 2021 Fantasy/Sci-Fi/Horror Spotlight
Booklist knows the Sci-Fi, Fantasy, and Horror books you’ll want on your shelves this year! Top 10 SF/Fantasy & Horror A MASTER OF DJINN by P. Djèlí ClarkSORROWLAND by Rivers Solomon Top 10 SF/Fantasy & Horror Debuts SHE WHO BECAME THE SUN by Shelley Parker-ChanSUN-DAUGHTERS, SEA-DAUGHTERS by Aimee Ogden Spectrum of Horror: From Shivers to […]
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