We’re kicking off July with a poetic tale of war and destiny set in an epic alternate China, and a story all about personal strength and healing with three women surviving unimaginable tragedy. SHE WHO BECAME THE SUN by Shelley Parker-Chan 2 starred reviews, a LibraryReads pick, and an Indie Next pick! “Parker-Chan’s debut is […]
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Author Spotlight: Edward St. Aubyn (6/29/21)
From the author of the beloved Patrick Melrose novels comes an expansive, playful, and compassionate story of three close friends and their circle over a year of extraordinary transformation. Set around the globe, this thrilling novel is all about the consequences of fleeing from what we know about others and ourselves. DOUBLE BLIND 2 starred […]
Thriller Thursday (6/24/21)
The Right Sort Marriage Bureau faces a brutal murder + a golden retriever and her handler uncover treachery and corruption + a biochemical weapon threatens the U.S. + a former cult member searches for her missing mother + Jack the Ripper returns = all in this thriller Thursday. A ROGUE’S COMPANY: A Sparks & Bainbridge […]
Around the World in Books (6/23/21)
We’re traveling the globe today with a British novelist moving to Venice, a 160-year adventure in ancient Rome, the rise of the Third Reich in Germany, and a new understanding of one of American’s great cities. PALACE OF THE DROWNED by Christine Mangan An Indie Next pick! “Mangan again displays a gift for using setting […]
Nonfiction Round-Up (6/16/21)
This nonfiction round-up takes us through the college admissions process with the tools to make the best decision possible and a groundbreaking exploration of why we want what we want. GAME ON: Why College Admission Is Rigged and How to Beat the System by Susan F. Paterno “This meticulously researched work is highly recommended for […]
Author Spotlight: Casey McQuiston (6/15/21)
Casey McQuiston brought love, inclusivity, and the beach read of the year with her debut novel, RED, WHITE & ROYAL BLUE. In her new queer romantic comedy, Casey has all that plus a dash of time travel to win over readers’ hearts once again. ONE LAST STOP 2 starred reviews, the #1 LibraryReads pick, and […]
Community Stories (6/15/21)
Today we’re taking a peek into communities with a society and family undone by suspicion and a small town story about a grandmother whose dreams see a coming death. EVERYONE KNOWS YOUR MOTHER IS A WITCH by Rivka Galchen 2 starred reviews! “Galchen’s captivating latest (after the children’s adventure RAT RULE 79) follows an illiterate […]
Author Spotlight: Laurie Frankel (6/10/21)
Laurie Frankel is a New York Times bestselling, award-winning author who always fills her novels with memorable characters and captivating relationships. Her latest is a timely story about love and family that will make readers laugh and cry with Laurie Frankel’s signature wit, wonder, and affection. ONE TWO THREE An Indie Next pick! “In a […]
Nonfiction Round-Up (6/9/21)
A critical look at the Second Amendment + an envisioned path toward overcoming injustices + a bold perspective on foreign policy + a guide for middle-aged white men who are suddenly awakening to race and racism + an in-depth look at the U.S. Coronavirus response = this nonfiction round-up. THE SECOND: Race and Guns in […]
Thriller Thursday (6/3/21)
This thriller Thursday features a life-or-death chase, a gripping case bridging Long Island and Ireland, and Evan Ryder’s return to Washington D.C. with a secretive past and an unimaginable enemy. DEAD BY DAWN by Paul Doiron 2 starred reviews! “Doiron builds tension by alternating between his lead’s battle to survive and the inquiry into Chamberlain’s […]
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