The start of the #MeToo movement + an essential book of thought and culture + essays on race and power = this nonfiction round-up. UNBOUND: My Story of Liberation and the Birth of the Me Too Movement by Tarana Burke 3 starred reviews! “An unforgettable page-turner of a life story rendered with endless grace and […]
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A Letter to Librarians from Nichola Raihani (8/31/21)
Biologist Nichola Raihani debuts with a profound and engaging message on human psychology and behavior with her entertaining stories from the field in THE SOCIAL INSTINCT: How Cooperation Shaped the World. Today, Nichola joins us with a letter to librarians and an invitation to a voyage of discovery. THE SOCIAL INSTINCT: How Cooperation Shaped the […]
New E-galleys (8/30/21)
Hello e-galley readers! Check out some of the exciting e-galleys that were recently added to Edelweiss for your downloading pleasure: MICKEY7 by Edward AshtonISBN 9781250275035 | on sale 2/15/22 Dying isn’t any fun…but at least it’s a living. Mickey7 is an Expendable: a disposable employee on a human expedition sent to colonize the ice world […]
Advance Access Event: FSG Presents: Fall Fiction
FSG presents four short, live conversations between authors and editors of upcoming fall fiction titles to provide a behind the scenes peek at their writing process and themes. The conversations will be followed by an audience Q&A with the full panel. FSG Presents: Fall Fiction, featuring Ashley Nelson Levy | IMMEDIATE FAMILYVenita Blackburn | HOW […]
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 […]
3 Stars for UNBOUND
Tarana Burke’s memoir UNBOUND: My Story of Liberation and the Birth of the Me Too Movement has received THREE starred reviews! “A soul-baring memoir by one the most significant social activists of the past two decades… An unforgettable page-turner of a life story rendered with endless grace and grit.”–Kirkus Reviews, starred review “In this powerful […]
Megan Rapinoe Picks UNBOUND for The Call In Book Club
Soccer superstar Megan Rapinoe is launching a monthly book club, and her inaugural pick is Tarana Burke’s memoir, UNBOUND! Read more about the book club and how you can participate here. Praise for UNBOUND: My Story of Liberation and the Birth of the Me Too Movement: “A soul-baring memoir by one the most significant social […]
Love and Family (8/17/21)
Today we are spotlighting love and family in nonfiction and fiction with a woman’s touching biography detailing her husband’s chronic illness, a timely story of marriage, and a heartwarming novel of long-buried family secrets. EVERYTHING I HAVE IS YOURS: A Marriage by Eleanor Henderson 2 starred reviews! “This piercing memoir from Henderson (THE TWELVE-MILE STRAIGHT, […]
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 […]
Winter 2022 Adult Book Buzz
Check out some of the exciting books coming your way in Winter 2022! THE STARLESS CROWN by James Rollins | January 4, 2022 | 9781250816771THE GOLDEN COUPLE by Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen | March 8, 2022 | 9781250273208OLGA DIES DREAMING by Xochitl Gonzalez | January 11, 2022 | 9781250786173THE CHRISTIE AFFAIR by Nina de […]
