In THE PICTURE BRIDE, Lee Geum-yi shares the story of Willow, a picture bride who under the guise of false promises of success and joy travels from Korea to Hawaii to marry a man she does not know. Today, the author joins us with a letter to librarians to share what inspired her to write […]
Tag: women’s fiction
Author Spotlight: Therese Anne Fowler (8/25/22)
Bestselling author Therese Anne Fowler has captivated audiences with her powerful writing and complex character dynamics. Her newest novel, IT ALL COMES DOWN TO THIS, follows three strong-minded sisters as they come together in the midst of their mother’s passing to mourn, reflect on their lives, and prepare their family’s summer cottage in Maine to […]
New Edelweiss E-galleys (8/15/22)
Hello e-galley readers! Check out some of the exciting e-galleys that were recently added to Edelweiss for your downloading pleasure: BLIND SPOTS by Thomas MullenISBN 9781250842749 | on sale 4/4/23 Seven years ago, a mysterious virus blinded everyone in the world in a matter of months. Technology helped people adjust to the new normal, creating a device that […]
Sneak Peek: September 2022 Indie Next List
The September 2022 Indie Next list features 6 Macmillan titles! IF I SURVIVE YOU by Jonathan EscofferyISBN 9780374605988 | on sale 9/6/22 4 starred reviews! “A revelatory work, full of a young man’s questioning and told in a distinctive voice, this contemplation of identity, culture, and race in the United States today is highly recommended.”–Library Journal, starred review “A collection […]
New Edelweiss E-galleys (8/1/22)
Hello e-galley readers! Check out some of the exciting e-galleys that were recently added to Edelweiss for your downloading pleasure: ENCORE IN DEATH: An Eve Dallas Novel by J. D. RobbISBN 9781250284082 | on sale 2/7/23 The homicide cop with a passion for justice returns in the captivating crime thriller series by the #1 New York Times bestselling author. It […]
For Your Consideration: October 2022 LibraryReads Titles
Download, read, and vote for your favorite October titles for the October 2022 LibraryReads list! Votes due September 1! BAD GIRL REPUTATION by Elle Kennedy9781250796752 | 10/4/22Download on Edelweiss and NetGalley “Full of lusty scenes, Kennedy’s second ‘Avalon Bay’ book (following GOOD GIRL COMPLEX) is a great read for fans of the series or as […]
Literary Fiction Spotlight (6/22/22)
Today’s literary fiction spotlight includes the story of a friendship—and the subsequent loss of it—between two women, a murdered therapist and the writing group that gets back together to investigate the case, and a bartender at a neighborhood bar who is slowly drawn into the depths of the service industry. GIRLS THEY WRITE SONGS ABOUT BY […]
ALMA 5/18/22 Book Buzz Recap
Thank you to everyone who attended the ALMA Book Buzz! If you missed it, you can watch the recording know more, and below are all the titles we talked about: HESTER by Laurie Lico Albanese9781250278555 | 10/4/22 A vivid reimagining of the woman who inspired The Scarlet Letter, and a journey into the enduring legacy […]
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 […]
Author Spotlight: Jennifer Saint (5/10/22)
Jennifer Saint has established herself as an expert at retelling Greek myths from a feminist perspective and elevating the voices of women. In her newest novel, ELEKTRA, she reimagines the myth of the House of Atreus from the viewpoints of three women: Clytemnestra, wife of Agamemnon; Cassandra, princess of Troy; and Elektra, daughter of Clytemnestra […]
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