Literary Fiction Spotlight (6/14/22)

Today’s literary fiction spotlight brings us the story of a man coping with the loss of his relationship by taking a journey through Europe, and an exploration of friendship and how the people we meet growing up shape who we become as adults. GRAND HOTEL EUROPA BY ILJA LEONARD PFEIJFFER “Prolific Dutch poet, playwright, essayist, and […]

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Day’s YA: BEATING HEART BABY

BEATING HEART BABY by Lio Min97812508190937/26/22Flatiron BooksAges 14-18 E-galley available on Edelweiss and NetGalley Three years ago, Santi’s internet best friend, who Santi only knew as Memo, ghosted him and broke his heart, triggering a downward spiral. Now, at age 17, Santi moves to Los Angeles, ready for a fresh start and eager to fit […]

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Thriller Thursday (6/9/22)

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 […]

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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, […]

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Day’s YA: HEAT WAVE

HEAT WAVE by TJ Klune97812502037317/19/22Tor TeenAges 13 to 18 E-galley available on Edelweiss and NetGalley New York Times bestselling author TJ Klune takes readers back to Nova City with Nick, Seth, Gibby, and Jazz—the friend group that all readers wish they could be a part of.  [warning: book 2 spoilers ahead!] In book 2, FLASH FIRE, […]

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Author Spotlight: Sloane Crosley (6/1/22)

Sloane Crosley is well-known for her essay collections full of funny, insightful reflections on life and human nature. In CULT CLASSIC, we follow the soon-to-be-married main character as she walks the streets of NYC and finds herself face-to-face with each of her ex-boyfriends—leaving her to reconsider her current relationship while contending with the ghosts of […]

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YA Spotlight (5/31/22)

This YA Spotlight takes us to an ancient city plagued by dragons, to a secret society at an elite summer program, and back to Tokyo for a royal wedding! TOGETHER WE BURN by Isabel Ibañez 2 starred reviews! “This beautifully written romantic fantasy features Spanish-speaking characters as well as a gripping, sexy enemies-to-lovers romance with […]

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Day’s YA: WAKE THE BONES

WAKE THE BONES by Elizabeth Kilcoyne97812507908287/12/22Wednesday BooksAges 13-18 E-galley available on Edelweiss and NetGalley The woods are shifting, and the devil is returning.  At 19 years old, Laurel Early dropped out of college, returned home to the family tobacco farm where she grew up, and resumed her taxidermy projects with her best-friends-turned-family, Ricky, Garrett, and […]

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Big Authors with New Books (5/17/22)

Authors you know and love are back with an immersive story about siblings from a master of twists, a dazzling short-story collection from a two-time Booker Prize winner, and a novel of house flipping and true love from the Queen of beach reads. THE LATECOMER by Jean Hanff Korelitz An Indie Next pick! “Korelitz (THE […]

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Author Spotlight: Alexis Schaitkin (5/12/22)

Alexis Schaitkin broke out with her captivating debut SAINT X, which showcased her ability to write gripping, thought-provoking narratives. Her newest novel, ELSEWHERE, takes us deep into the mountains, to a town where some women mysteriously disappear after they become mothers. ELSEWHERE 2 starred reviews! “Schaitkin (SAINT X, 2020) has written a compelling, poetic, and […]

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