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Happy First Day of Summer! I read somewhere that the last time it did not rain at some point on a weekend in the New York area was November 16 and 17, 2024. I think that weather trend ends this weekend, and I am more than ready for it. It’s also been over 90 degrees, which means it's time to float in the pool and read, or stand by the side of the pool and read. The clouds that draped themselves over us earlier in the week made it feel like it was summer in a very gray San Francisco.
This has been such a busy week --- I was in New York City three times --- and sitting in traffic, dealing with parking, and getting from one place to the next is exhausting. I truly do not miss commuting; I forgot how it takes so much energy. But on the bright side, it’s great for audiobook listening, and I do love getting together with people. I just want to beam myself there!
Last night, Tom, Francesca and I went to the opening cocktail party at the 20th Annual ThrillerFest Conference. Above you can see a photo of Tom and me with Julie Clark on the left and Ashley Elston between Tom and me. We all had such fun talking to them celebrating Julie’s recent New York Times bestseller and a future Bookreporter.com Bets On selection, THE GHOSTWRITER, as well as Ashley’s upcoming thriller, which we are looking forward to sharing more news about. The entire evening was a collection of conversations with one author after another.
Here’s a stream-of-consciousness list of who we saw: Elle Cosimano, James O. Born, Robert Dugoni, Lisa Unger, Kaira Rouda, Kimberly Belle, Bonnie Kistler, Joseph Finder and Harry Hunsicker, as well as editors and literary agents, and some others who are breaking into the business in a bigger way. There is never enough time to talk to everyone, but we still did get to see at least a dozen more people from afar. There was such a lovely vibe of energy circulating that room --- and lots of memories of earlier conferences bubbled up!
We hosted our “Bookaccino Live” Summer Preview event on Tuesday evening. I presented 53 books that are either out now or soon to be released this summer that we think you will enjoy reading over the next few months. Included are fiction; historical fiction; thrillers and mysteries; memoirs, biographies and other nonfiction; and one book of poetry.
Click here to watch the presentation and here to see a list of the titles that I talked about. Don’t miss our Fall Preview evening program in September!
This is your last newsletter reminder to sign up for this month’s “Bookaccino Live” Book Group event, which will take place on Tuesday, June 24th at 8pm ET.
Our guest will be Fiona Davis, and she will be talking about her novel, THE STOLEN QUEEN, which is a New York Times bestseller and a Bets On pick. You can sign up by clicking here. Fiona appeared at a previous book group event of ours two years ago, and those who were with us for that program know what a brilliant guest she is.
If you have a question for Fiona, please email it to me using the subject line “Fiona” by Tuesday at noon ET. Be sure to also include your name, city and state, and indicate if you’d like to be on camera during the event so you can ask Fiona the question yourself, or if you’d prefer me to ask it for you. Those who appear on camera will be able to chat with Fiona in our virtual green room before the program starts.
Last Friday, we hosted our 14th Annual Book Group Speed Dating event for booksellers, librarians, book club leaders and bloggers. Representatives from eight publishers presented 35 titles perfect for book groups that are publishing between now and November. I think this is the best group of presentations that we have shared. You can watch the event here --- and if you would like to hear from a specific publisher, we have included timestamps for each of them.
To learn more about the books, click here to access a PDF of the PowerPoint presentation of the featured titles, as well as an Excel spreadsheet that lists the books both by publisher and alphabetically by title, along with a sheet to take notes. MANY thanks to Francesca for her brilliant editing of all the footage, and to Tom for his eagle eye coordinating all of the promotional materials.
We have two new “Bookreporter Talks To” interviews to share with you in this newsletter.
First up is Jeanine Cummins, whose latest novel, SPEAK TO ME OF HOME, is a deeply felt multigenerational family story and a Bets On selection.
Jeanine talks about her inspiration for the book and the significance of home. What does it mean to different people and to different generations? She and I point out that we go through life either as passengers or as those who “control the wheel of the bus.” There is a family tree in the front of the book, which is helpful in following the story --- and Jeanine shows its beautiful design. Click here to watch the video or here to listen to the podcast.
I also had the pleasure of talking to the aforementioned Kaira Rouda about her latest thriller, JILL IS NOT HAPPY. Please note: Kaira IS very happily married to her husband, Harley, which is something you need to know as you read this book. Kaira did get the idea for the novel when she and Harley went to Utah during the pandemic. She saw that the landscape there could lend itself to a number of terrifying moments as her characters, Jill and Jack, head off on a weekend road trip together.
Jill wants time with her husband. Jack does not want to go but does so begrudgingly. Once they return home, he will leave Jill; to him, their marriage is a charade. Kaira addresses how she ramped up the tension in this cat-and-mouse game. Click here to watch the video or here to listen to the podcast.
Laura Lippman’s latest book, MURDER TAKES A VACATION, features Muriel Blossom, a former private investigator who worked for Tess Monaghan and a middle-aged widow whose vacation on a Parisian river cruise turns into a deadly international mystery...that only she can solve.
Ray Palen has our review and says, “I will not reveal the motive here as I want readers to discover it for themselves. Trust me, it’s a remarkably interesting one.... Lippman keeps the plot moving with additional clues and interactions that will please all mystery lovers. The brief appearances by Tess Monaghan are a great reminder of her finest literary creation, and we are very fortunate to be traveling with Tess’ old friend and former employee.”
FOX, Joyce Carol Oates’ new novel of literary and psychological suspense, revolves around the dark secrets that surface after the shocking disappearance of a charismatic, mercurial teacher at an elite boarding school.
According to Ray Palen in his review, “FOX is so much more than a modern-day LOLITA. Oates layers this extraordinarily complex tale with many surprises that keep the pages turning to the point where the length of the novel seems effortless on her part and impossible to put down. Here is another very satisfying look at the dark side of the human condition by a literary master.”
Other books we’re reviewing this week include:
I’m Betting You’ll Love…
THE DOORMAN by Chris Pavone is my latest Bets On title. Find out why I’m betting you’ll love it just as much as I did here. I enjoyed talking to Chris about the book last month, so be sure to watch or listen to it if you haven’t already.
Summer Reading Contest Update
In this week’s Summer Reading contest, we gave away SPIRIT CROSSING by William Kent Krueger. Next week’s prizes will be GLASS GIRLS by Danie Shokoohi (on sale Tuesday) and THE DAYS I LOVED YOU MOST by Amy Neff (a Bets On selection that releases in paperback on July 8th). These contests will be up at noon ET on Tuesday, June 24th and Thursday, June 26th.
Enter Our New Word of Mouth Contest
We have a new Word of Mouth contest to tell you about. Let us know by Friday, July 11th at noon ET what books you’ve read, and you’ll have the opportunity to win DON'T LET HIM IN by Lisa Jewell (on sale Tuesday) and THE VIEW FROM LAKE COMO by Adriana Trigiani (which releases on July 8th).
Vote in Our New Poll --- and Check Out Results from the Last Poll
If a major book club (such as Oprah, Reese, “Read with Jenna” and “GMA”) selects a book to be one of their picks, does that influence your decision to read it? And which book clubs do you pay the most attention to? Those are our latest poll questions; be sure to answer them here by Friday, July 11th at noon ET.
In our previous poll, we listed 35 fiction titles that are being published this month and asked which of them, if any, you are looking forward to reading. Below are your top five picks, and you can see all the results here.
News & Pop Culture
Reader Mail:
Susie wrote, “My husband and I both really enjoyed Jess Walter's very entertaining and humorous presentation/talk about his latest, SO FAR GONE, last week at Eagle Harbor Book Co. on Bainbridge Island here in Washington. Jess lives in his hometown of Spokane.” I have not read this one yet, but it is on my oh-so-teetering book pile.
Judy wrote about winning our contest for THE GUEST COTTAGE by Lori Foster: “Woohoo! That’s WONDERFUL news! I recently retired, so now I have more time to read, which makes me very happy. I eagerly await the book’s arrival.”
On Wednesday night, Greg and I had a completely magical evening at Paul Simon’s concert at the Beacon Theatre, which is one of our favorite NYC concert venues. We both wore vintage Simon concert t-shirts; mine was from 1987, the Graceland tour. (I was glad it still fit!) When we saw his “Homeward Bound” concert in the fall of 2018, we really thought that would be the last time we would see him perform live. So many memories bubbled up as I listened, of past shows and how his music has impacted my life since I was 13. Yes, my eyes watered and leaked a few times.
We went the uber-fan route and decided to wait by the stage door as Paul headed to his chauffeured car with his wife, Edie Brickell. It was a special moment for me, and Greg grabbed it on video. There is something wonderful about following a musical artist for most of your life and getting a chance to snag one more evening of hearing him perform. On the drive home, we were musing on whether to head to Vancouver or Seattle to catch one more show. We are still thinking about that one!
Here’s a clip of Paul on “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” last night. We saw Colbert outside the show on Wednesday night as well.
I have been listening to and reading Wally Lamb’s THE RIVER IS WAITING. The audio is read by Jeremy Sisto, and it is very powerful. He captures the vulnerability of the main character, Corby Ledbetter. It’s a dark book, but it's so well written that I'm completely absorbed in the story. I am juggling between reading, and listening has been a great way to delve into this book.
Next up is THE UNRAVELING OF JULIA by Lisa Scottoline, which I have been looking forward to reading. It releases on July 15th, and it's set in Tuscany. Lisa jokes that, yes, she headed there to do research because she wanted to make it authentic, not just to visit a wonderfully special place.
The weekend will be about FINALLY getting the back of the house set up for summer. The rainy weekends were a real deterrent to doing that. There will be more planting and more planning. We got new outdoor rugs. We now are working on gazebo decorating. Yes, there will be turquoise drapes on it. We want to add a comfy outdoor couch there. For some reason, most outdoor furniture has a lower back on it, which is not super comfortable. The hunt is on! If you have seen something with a high back, please send me a link.
The plants are grateful for the SUN! The herbs have gotten way too much rain. I have yet to plant seeds, so once again we will be seeing a late start to a cutting garden. I think the seeds would have floated away with all of the rain. Some plants still are in pots here. It’s just been crazy weather.
Today was the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere. We contemplated having a dinner party to celebrate, but so much of life got in the way. I hope you enjoyed it!
Read on, and have a great week.
Carol Fitzgerald (Carol@bookreporter.com)
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Featured Review:
MURDER TAKES A VACATION by Laura Lippman
MURDER TAKES A VACATION by Laura Lippman (Mystery)
Audiobook available, read by Kimberly Farr
Mrs. Blossom has a knack for blending into the background, which was an asset during her days assisting private investigator Tess Monaghan. But when she finds a winning lottery ticket in a parking lot, everything changes. She is determined to see the world that she sometimes feels is passing her by. When Mrs. Blossom booked her cruise through France on the MS Solitaire, she did not expect to meet Allan on her transatlantic flight. He is the first man who has sparked something inside her since her beloved husband passed. She also didn’t expect Allan to be found dead 24 hours later in Paris, a city he wasn’t supposed to be in. Now Mrs. Blossom doesn’t know who to trust on board the ship, especially when a mystifying man, Danny, keeps popping up around every corner, always present when things go awry. Reviewed by Ray Palen.
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Featured Review: FOX by Joyce Carol Oates
FOX by Joyce Carol Oates (Literary/Psychological Thriller)
Audiobook available, read by a full cast
Who is Francis Fox? A charming English teacher new to the idyllic Langhorne Academy, Fox beguiles many of his students, their parents, and his colleagues at the elite boarding school, while leaving others wondering where he came from and why his biography is so enigmatic. When two brothers discover Fox’s car half-submerged in a pond in a local nature preserve and parts of an unidentified body strewn about the nearby woods, the entire community --- including Detective Horace Zwender and his deputy --- begins to ask disturbing questions about Francis Fox and who he might really be. Reviewed by Ray Palen.
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Featured Review:
DON’T OPEN YOUR EYES by Liv Constantine
DON'T OPEN YOUR EYES by Liv Constantine (Psychological Thriller)
Audiobook available; read by Valerie Rose Lohman, Alex McKenna and Christine Lakin
Annabelle Reynolds has everything she’s ever wanted. So why is she suddenly plagued by disturbing dreams of a future where she hates her husband and her daughters’ lives are at risk? When details from her dreams begin to materialize, she realizes these aren’t just dreams but rather premonitions of a terrifying future. They all point to a singular choice, an unknown moment that holds Annabelle’s life in the balance. Then Annabelle has a dream that her daughter, Scarlett, is in immediate danger. Someone wants Scarlett dead, and Annabelle has no idea who or why. Suddenly, every choice she makes is fraught with peril. As Annabelle’s present life starts to collide with the future in her dreams, she wrestles with how much control she really has over her destiny and whether she can change what is meant to be. Reviewed by Pamela Kramer.
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ReadingGroupGuides.com’s 14th Annual Book Group Speed Dating Event: Great Books for Book Groups
Bookreporter.com Bets On:
THE DOORMAN by Chris Pavone
THE DOORMAN by Chris Pavone (Thriller)
With THE DOORMAN, Chris Pavone has written both a taut thriller and a brilliant social commentary on present-day New York, similar to what we saw in THE BONFIRE OF THE VANITIES.
Set over just one day, with generous backstory to give deeper meaning to his characters, Chris has portrayed different layers of New Yorkers. The first, as noted in the title, is the doorman, who opens doors, collects packages, and is acknowledged (or not) according to how you see him in his role. The others include the occupants of one of the biggest apartments in the building on one of the higher floors --- one that actually combined two spaces --- and the people who live in a more modest space on a lower floor.
- Click here to read more about the book.
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- Click here for the discussion guide on ReadingGroupGuides.com.
- Click here to watch our "Bookreporter Talks To" interview with Chris Pavone.
- Click here to listen to a podcast of the interview.
Click here to read more of Carol's Bets On commentary.
Featured Review:
WHAT KIND OF PARADISE by Janelle Brown
An Upcoming Bookreporter.com Bets On Title
WHAT KIND OF PARADISE by Janelle Brown (Mystery/Thriller)
Audiobook available, read by Peter Ganim and Helen Laser
Growing up in an isolated cabin in Montana in the mid-1990s, Jane knows only the world that she and her father live in: the woodstove that heats their home, the vegetable garden where they try to eke out a subsistence, the books of 19th-century philosophy that her father gives her to read in lieu of going to school. Her father is elusive about their pasts, giving Jane little beyond the facts that they once lived in the Bay Area and that her mother died in a car accident. But when Jane realizes that her devotion to him has made her an accomplice to a horrific crime, she flees Montana to the only place she knows to look for answers about her mysterious past and her mother’s death: San Francisco. It is here where she will come to question everything she values. Reviewed by Rebecca Munro.
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- Click here to read an excerpt.
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WHAT KIND OF PARADISE will be a Bookreporter.com Bets On pick.
Don't miss Carol's Bets On commentary in an upcoming newsletter.
Featured Review:
THE GIRLS OF GOOD FORTUNE by Kristina McMorris
THE GIRLS OF GOOD FORTUNE by Kristina McMorris (Historical Fiction)
Audiobook available, read by Cindy Kay
Oregon, 1888. Amid the subterranean labyrinth of Portland's notorious Shanghai Tunnels, a woman awakens in an underground cell, drugged and disguised. Celia soon realizes she's a "shanghaied" victim on the verge of being shipped off as forced labor. Although well accustomed to adapting for survival --- being half-Chinese, passing as white during an era fraught with anti-Chinese sentiment --- she fears that far more than her own fate hangs in the balance. As she pieces together the twisting path that led to her abduction, revelations emerge of a child left in peril. Desperate, Celia must find a way to escape and return to a place where unearthed secrets can prove deadlier than the dark recesses of Chinatown. Reviewed by Roberta O'Hara.
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- Click here for the discussion guide on ReadingGroupGuides.com.
Click here to read our review.
Featured Review:
THE PHOENIX PENCIL COMPANY by Allison King
Reese’s Book Club Pick for June
THE PHOENIX PENCIL COMPANY by Allison King (Fiction)
Audiobook available; read by Carolyn Kang, Jodi Long, Sura Siu and Crystal Yu
Monica Tsai spends most days on her computer, journaling the details of her ordinary life and coding for a program that seeks to connect strangers online. A self-proclaimed recluse, she's always struggled to make friends and, as a college freshman, finds herself escaping into a digital world, counting the days until she can return home to her beloved grandparents. They are now in their 90s, and Monica worries about them constantly --- especially her grandmother, Yun, who survived two wars in China before coming to the States, and whose memory has begun to fade. Though Yun rarely speaks of her past, Monica is determined to find the long-lost cousin she was separated from years ago. One day, the very program Monica is helping to build connects her to a young woman, whose gift of a single pencil holds a surprising clue. Reviewed by Rebecca Munro.
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- Click here for the discussion guide on ReadingGroupGuides.com.
- Click here to see why the book is this month's Reese's Book Club pick.
Click here to read our review.
Bookreporter.com's 21st Annual
Summer Reading Contests and Feature
Summer is here! At Bookreporter.com, this means it's time for us to share some great summer book picks with our Summer Reading Contests and Feature. We are hosting a series of 24-hour contests for these titles on select days through mid-August, so you will have to check the site each day to see the featured prize book and enter to win. We also are sending a special newsletter to announce the day's title, which you can sign up for here.
Click here to read all the contest details
and learn more about our featured titles.
THE POPPY FIELDS by Nikki Erlick (Speculative Fiction/Magical Realism)
Audiobook available, read by a full cast
Welcome to the Poppy Fields, where there’s hope for even the most battered hearts to heal. Here, in a remote stretch of the California desert, lies an experimental and controversial treatment center that allows those suffering from the heartache of loss to sleep through their pain...and keep on sleeping. After patients awaken from this prolonged state of slumber, they finally will be healed. But only if they’re willing to accept the potential shadowy side effects. On a journey to this mystical destination are four very different strangers and one little dog. As they attempt to make their way to the Poppy Fields --- where they hope to find Ellis, its brilliant, enigmatic founder --- each of their past secrets and mysterious motivations threaten to derail their voyage. Reviewed by Rebecca Munro.
KILL YOUR DARLINGS by Peter Swanson (Psychological Thriller/Mystery)
Audiobook available, read by Steven Weber
Thom and Wendy Graves have been married for over 25 years. They live in a beautiful Victorian on the north shore of Massachusetts. Wendy is a published poet, and Thom teaches English literature at a nearby university. Their son, Jason, is all grown up. All is well…except that Wendy wants to murder her husband. What happens next has everything to do with what happened before. The story of Wendy and Thom’s marriage is told in reverse, moving backward through time to witness key moments from the couple’s lives --- their 50th birthday party, buying their home, Jason’s birth, the mysterious death of a work colleague --- all painting a portrait of a marriage defined by a single terrible act they plotted together many years ago. Reviewed by Ray Palen.
BEFORE DOROTHY by Hazel Gaynor (Historical Fiction)
Audiobook available, read by Saskia Maarleveld
Chicago, 1924: Emily and her new husband, Henry, yearn to leave the bustle of Chicago for the promise of their own American dream among the harsh beauty of the prairie. But leaving the city means leaving Emily’s beloved sister, Annie. Kansas, 1932: Emily and Henry have established their new home among the warmth of the farming community in Kansas. Their lives hold a precarious and hopeful purpose, until tragedy strikes and their orphaned niece, Dorothy, lands on their doorstep. Meanwhile, drought and devastating dust storms threaten to destroy everything, and Emily's much-loved home becomes a place of uncertainty and danger. When the past catches up with the present and old secrets are exposed, Emily fears she will lose the most cherished thing of all: Dorothy. Reviewed by Ray Palen.
SOUNDS LIKE LOVE by Ashley Poston (Paranormal Romantic Comedy)
Audiobook available, read by Patti Murin
Joni Lark is one of the most coveted songwriters in LA, yet she can’t write. There’s an emptiness inside her, and nothing seems to fill it. When she returns to her hometown of Vienna Shores, North Carolina, she hopes it will spark inspiration. But when she gets there, nothing is how she left it. How can Joni write when her world is leaving her behind? Until she hears it. A melody in her head, lyric-less and half-formed, and an alluring and addictive voice to go with it --- belonging, apparently, to a wry musician with an emptiness of his own. Surely, he’s a figment of Joni’s overworked imagination. Then a very real man shows up in Vienna Shores. He’s arrogant and guarded, and he has a plan for breaking their inconvenient telepathic connection: finish the song haunting them both and hope they don’t risk their hearts --- or their secrets --- in the process. Reviewed by Norah Piehl.
THE SISTERHOOD OF RAVENSBRÜCK: How an Intrepid Band of Frenchwomen Resisted the Nazis in Hitler's All-Female Concentration Camp by Lynne Olson (History)
Audiobook available, read by Lisa Flanagan
Decades after the end of World War II, the name Ravensbrück still evokes horror for those with knowledge of this infamous all-women’s concentration camp, better known since it became the setting of Martha Hall Kelly’s bestselling novel, LILAC GIRLS. Particularly shocking were the medical experiments performed on some of the inmates. Ravensbrück was atypical in other ways as well, not just as the only all-female German concentration camp, but because 80 percent of its inmates were political prisoners, among them a tight-knit group of women who had been active in the French Resistance. Already well-practiced in sabotaging the Nazis in occupied France, these women joined forces to defy their German captors and keep one another alive. Reviewed by Philip Zozzaro.
CHARLES SUMNER: Conscience of a Nation by Zaakir Tameez (Biography)
Charles Sumner is mainly known as the abolitionist statesman who suffered a brutal caning on the Senate floor by the proslavery congressman Preston Brooks in 1856. This violent episode has obscured Sumner’s status as the most passionate champion of equal rights and multiracial democracy of his time. A friend of Alexis de Tocqueville, an ally of Frederick Douglass, and an adviser to Abraham Lincoln, Sumner helped the Union win the Civil War and ordain the Emancipation Proclamation, the Thirteenth Amendment, the Freedmen’s Bureau, and the Civil Rights Act of 1875. In this comprehensive but fast-paced narrative, Zaakir Tameez presents Sumner as one of America’s forgotten founding fathers, a constitutional visionary who helped to rewrite the post–Civil War Constitution and give birth to modern civil rights law. Reviewed by Stuart Shiffman.
HOW TO DODGE A CANNONBALL by Dennard Dayle (Historical Fiction/Satire)
Audiobook available, read by William DeMeritt
Anders is a teenage idealist who enlists and reenlists in the Civil War to shape the American Future --- as soon as he figures out what that is, who it includes, and why everyone wants him to die for it. Escaping his violently insane mother is a bonus. Anders finds honor as a proud Union flag twirler --- until he’s captured. Then he tries life as a diehard Confederate --- until fate asks him to die hard for the Confederacy at Gettysburg. Barely alive, Anders limps into a Black Union regiment in a stolen uniform. His new brothers include a science-fiction playwright, a Haitian double agent, and a former slave feuding with God. Despite his best efforts, Anders starts seeing the war through their eyes, sparking ill-timed questions about who gets to be American or exploit the theater of war. Reviewed by Curtis Edmonds.
THE BUSYBODY BOOK CLUB by Freya Sampson (Mystery)
Audiobook available, read by Daphne Kouma
Having recently moved from London to a small Cornish seaside village, Nova Davies started a book club at the local community center. But the five members disagree on everything, and a significant sum of money is stolen during one of the meetings, putting the much-loved community center at risk. Suspicion for the theft falls on book club member Michael, especially when he disappears and a dead body turns up at his house. Agatha Christie superfan Phyllis is determined to prove Michael has been framed, while romance reader Arthur believes there’s a mystery woman involved, and teenage sci-fi fan Ash thinks dark forces are at play. While trying to locate Michael, solve the murder and recover the stolen money, each of them has their own secrets to protect. Reviewed by Christine M. Irvin.
Next Week's Notables:
Noteworthy Books Releasing on June 24th
Below are some notable titles releasing on June 24th that we would like to make you aware of. We will have more on many of these books in the weeks to come. For a list of additional hardcovers and paperbacks available the week of June 23rd, see our “On Sale This Week” newsletter here.
THE ACCIDENTAL FAVORITE by Fran Littlewood (Fiction)
From the New York Times bestselling author of AMAZING GRACE ADAMS comes a wryly resonant and deeply moving family dramedy investigating the question so many of us have asked ourselves: Do my parents have a favorite?
THE DEATH MASK: An Eve Duncan Novel by Iris Johansen (Thriller)
From #1 New York Times bestselling author Iris Johansen comes a new thriller starring Eve Duncan as she races against time to protect her beloved family from a merciless killer.
DON'T LET HIM IN by Lisa Jewell (Domestic Thriller)
Three women are connected by one man in #1 New York Times bestselling author Lisa Jewell's kaleidoscopic new thriller.
EL DORADO DRIVE by Megan Abbott (Thriller)
From the New York Times bestselling author of THE TURNOUT comes a simmering, atmospheric novel of friendship and betrayal, following a women-led pyramid scheme in suburban Detroit.
THE GIRLS WHO GREW BIG by Leila Mottley (Fiction)
From the author of the New York Times bestseller NIGHTCRAWLING, an Oprah's Book Club pick, comes an astonishing new novel about the joys and entanglements of a fierce group of teenage mothers in a small town on the Florida panhandle.
GLASS GIRLS by Danie Shokoohi (Supernatural Thriller/Horror)
A former child medium is forced to face her deadly past and the ghosts she left behind in this electrifying debut.
I'LL BE RIGHT HERE by Amy Bloom (Fiction)
From the New York Times bestselling author of IN LOVE, WHITE HOUSES and AWAY comes a sweeping, intimate novel about an unconventional and irresistible family.
IT'S ONLY DROWNING: A True Story of Learning to Surf and the Search for Common Ground by David Litt (Memoir/Humor)
A former Obama speechwriter moves to the Jersey Shore and learns to surf with the help of his brother-in-law: a tattooed, truck-driving Joe Rogan superfan.
THE MEDUSA PROTOCOL by Rob Hart (Thriller)
Welcome back to Assassins Anonymous, the only 12-step group where joining can be deadly.
A MOTHER'S LOVE by Danielle Steel (Fiction)
A devoted mother outrunning a troubled childhood and adapting to an empty nest is tested in ways she never expected in this suspenseful novel by #1 New York Times bestselling author Danielle Steel.
Click here to see the latest “On Sale This Week” newsletter.
From left to right: Jess Walter, Fiona Davis, Meg Waite Clayton
Upcoming Virtual Book and Author Events
Here are four upcoming virtual book and author events that you may be interested in attending. Click on the links for more info and to register.
Monday, June 23rd at 7:30pm ET: “Lisa Live”: Join Lisa Scottoline on Facebook every Monday night through July 7th as she reveals her inspirations behind her upcoming novel, THE UNRAVELING OF JULIA. And be sure to enter the Pre-Order Sweepstakes for the book. Lisa is giving away an exciting prize each week during her “Lisa Live” events, leading up to the book's July 15th publication.
Tuesday, June 24th at 8pm ET: “Bookaccino Live” Book Group: Carol Fitzgerald will talk to Fiona Davis about her most recent novel, THE STOLEN QUEEN, which is a Bookreporter.com Bets On pick. Fiona also will answer questions from guests who will be “on stage,” as well as from other members of the audience.
Wednesday, June 25th at 7pm ET: “Friends & Fiction”: Join “Friends & Fiction” for a conversation with Jess Walter about his latest novel, SO FAR GONE, in which a reclusive journalist is forced back into the world to rescue his kidnapped grandchildren.
Thursday, June 26th at 8pm ET: The Poisoned Pen Bookstore: Meg Waite Clayton will talk to special guest host Laura Dave about her new novel, TYPEWRITER BEACH, an unforgettable story of the unlikely friendship between an Oscar-nominated screenwriter and a young actress hoping to be Alfred Hitchcock's new star.
"Bookreporter Talks To" Videos & Podcasts
“Bookreporter Talks To” is a video and podcast series that delivers long-form, in-depth author interviews. For years, Carol has moderated book festivals and author events around the country. But we know that readers often do not live where they can attend an author event. Our goal is to bring these author interviews to readers, wherever they may be. Watch on video, or listen as a podcast. (The podcasts include audio excerpts.)
Here are our latest interviews:
Other authors we've interviewed include:
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Janet Skeslien Charles (THE PARISIAN CHAPTER: An Audio Novel) Video | Podcast
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Julie Clark (THE GHOSTWRITER) Video | Podcast
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Lori Foster (THE GUEST COTTAGE: A Firefly Summer Novel) Video | Podcast
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Clare Leslie Hall (BROKEN COUNTRY) Video | Podcast
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Katy Hays (SALTWATER) Video | Podcast
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Jeff Hobbs (SEEKING SHELTER: A Working Mother, Her Children, and a Story of Homelessness in America) Video | Podcast
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Georgia Hunter (ONE GOOD THING) Video | Podcast
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Victoria Christopher Murray (HARLEM RHAPSODY) Video | Podcast
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Chris Pavone (THE DOORMAN) Video | Podcast
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Nita Prose (THE MAID'S SECRET: A Maid Novel) Video | Podcast
Upcoming interviews include:
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Megan Abbott (EL DORADO DRIVE)
Click here for a complete list of our
"Bookreporter Talks To" videos and podcasts.
Our Latest Poll: Prominent Book Club Selections
Is a book that has been chosen for one of the major book clubs (Oprah, Reese, “Read with Jenna,” “Good Morning America,” etc.) something you consider when looking for your next read? Please check all that apply.
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Yes
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No
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It depends on the book.
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It depends on the author.
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It depends on the book club.
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Other (Please specify)
Which of the following book club selections do you follow and act upon the most? Please check all that apply.
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Barnes & Noble Book Club
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“Good Morning America” Book Club
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Oprah’s Book Club
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PBS Books Readers Club
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“Read with Jenna” Book Club
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Reese’s Book Club
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Target Book Club
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None of the above
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Other (Please specify)
Click here to vote in the poll by Friday, July 11th at noon ET.
Word of Mouth Contest: Tell Us What
You've Read --- and You Can Win Two Books!
Tell us about the books you’ve read with your comments and a rating of 1 to 5 stars. During the contest period from June 20th to July 11th at noon ET, three lucky readers each will be randomly chosen to win a copy of DON'T LET HIM IN by Lisa Jewell and THE VIEW FROM LAKE COMO by Adriana Trigiani.
To make sure other readers will be able to find the books you write about, please include the full title and correct author names (your entry must include these to be eligible to win). For rules and guidelines, click here.
- To see reader comments from previous contest periods, click here.
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