CONVERSATIONS WITH FRIENDS and NORMAL PEOPLE author Sally Rooney excels at making everyday life enthralling, sharp, and full of intensity. BEAUTIFUL WORLD, WHERE ARE YOU follows four friends through ups and downs as they learn about friendship and look to the future. BEAUTIFUL WORLD, WHERE ARE YOU 4 starred reviews and an Indie Next pick! […]
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Author Spotlight: Alice McDermott (8/25/21)
Today we are spotlighting bestselling expert author Alice McDermott as she takes a deep dive into writing. WHAT ABOUT THE BABY? is a collection of essays and observations on the art of writing fiction. WHAT ABOUT THE BABY?: Some Thoughts on the Art of Fiction “With style and wit, novelist McDermott (THE NINTH HOUR) offers […]
Kirkus’ Must-Read Fiction for Fall 2021
Kirkus Reviews has picked their 19 Must-Read Fiction Books for Fall 2021, and we have four titles on the list! BEAUTIFUL WORLD, WHERE ARE YOU by Sally RooneyCROSSROADS by Jonathan FranzenFIGHT NIGHT by Miriam ToewsTODAY A WOMAN WENT MAD IN THE SUPERMARKET: Stories by Hilma Wolitzer […]
Kirkus’ 150 Most Anticipated Fall Books
The smart folks at Kirkus Reviews have picked the 150 books you’ll want on your shelves this Fall! HOW TO WRESTLE A GIRL by Venita BlackburnCROSSROADS by Jonathan FranzenAPPLES NEVER FALL by Liane MoriartyBEAUTIFUL WORLD, WHERE ARE YOU by Sally RooneyFIGHT NIGHT by Miriam ToewsTODAY A WOMAN WENT MAD IN THE SUPERMARKET: Stories by Hilma […]
YA Spotlight (8/16/21)
This YA Spotlight dives into Argentine folklore and fantasy with Romina Garber’s timely and powerful Wolves of No World series. LOBIZONA by Romina Garber 2 starred reviews and an Indie Next pick! “This layered novel blends languages and cultures to create a narrative that celebrates perseverance.”–Publishers Weekly, starred review “Garber’s gorgeous novel combines the wonder […]
Author Spotlight: Charlotte McConaghy (8/10/21)
Australian author Charlotte McConaghy made her debut with the beautiful and shattering MIGRATIONS as an ode to nature and threatened animals. Her next novel takes readers to the Scottish Highlands for another unforgettable story of nature and wildlife. ONCE THERE WERE WOLVES 3 starred reviews and a #1 Indie Next pick! “A lovely, gripping tale […]
Day’s YA: WILD TONGUES CAN’T BE TAMED
WILD TONGUES CAN’T BE TAMED: 15 Voices from the Latinx Diaspora by Saraciea J. Fennell9781250763426Available September 14, 2021 from Flatiron BooksAges 12-18 E-galley available from Edelweiss and NetGalley In this groundbreaking and poignant anthology, Saraciea J. Fennell gathers an all-star cast of fifteen Latinx writers to tell their stories, including Elizabeth Acevedo, Mark Oshiro, and […]
Thriller Thursday (8/5/21)
This cozy thriller Thursday features secrets revealed during a production of Macbeth, a surprise visitor and a murder on an island, and a long-dead body found in a hidden staircase. MURDER MOST FOWL: A Meg Langslow Mystery by Donna Andrews “Fans will appreciate the helpful final chapter, which indicates exactly which malefactors have earned which […]
Debut Spotlight (8/3/21)
An Irish family torn apart by secrets + a tale of sisterhood and unexpected friendships + a man in Paris haunted by an old love = this debut spotlight. WE ARE THE BRENNANS by Tracey Lange An Indie Next pick! “An errant daughter returns to the fold of her Irish Catholic family in Lange’s accomplished […]
Thriller Thursday (7/29/21)
Five friends face secrets, cults, and blackmail + the life of a murderer after his conviction = this thriller Thursday. FIERCE LITTLE THING by Miranda Beverly-Whittemore “A compelling study of power, sociopathy, and the possibilities of survival.”–Kirkus Reviews, starred review COUPLE FOUND SLAIN: After a Family Murder by Mikita Brottman “In this sobering account, psychoanalyst […]
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